Requirements for Major in Biology - General
The core and distribution requirements for a major in biology are those listed for baccalaureate degrees with the exception that a non-biology lab course is required to fulfill the natural science lab requirement, and is already required for the major.
Major and Supporting Course Requirements*
* These requirements may include enough hours in chemistry for a chemistry minor. If an additional minor is desired, the total number of hours taken may exceed the 126 needed for graduation.
** If a math placement level of 4 or higher is received, then one additional math course is required (e.g. Calculus I, Elementary Statistical Methods)
Requirements for Major in Biology - Biomedical Concentration
This option offers a concentration in cellular and molecular biology and is recommended for those interested in biotechnology, biomedical research and professional school in medicine (veterinary as well as human), dentistry, podiatry and optometry. A minimum combined SAT score of 1200 (sum of the critical reading and math section scores), or composite ACT score of 27 at the time of acceptance into Covenant College is strongly recommended for those choosing the biomedical concentration.
The core and distribution requirements for a major in biology are those listed for baccalaureate degrees with the exception that a non-biology lab course is required to fulfill the natural science lab requirement, and is already required for the major.
Major and Supporting Course Requirements*
* These requirements may include enough hours in chemistry for a chemistry minor. If an additional minor is desired, the total number of hours taken may exceed the 126 needed for graduation.
** If a math placement level of 4 or higher is received, then one additional math course is required (e.g. Calculus I, Elementary Statistical Methods)
Requirements for Major in Biology - Enviromental Concentration
This option offers a concentration in environment/ecology-related topics and is recommended for those interested in environmental issues, conservation biology and wildlife biology.
Covenant is affiliated with AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies. By completing both the Covenant and AuSable programs, a student may earn an environmental certificate from the institute. Covenant will give credit for most AuSable Institute courses. Fellowships and scholarships are available. See Professor Wenger for further information.
The core and distribution requirements for a major in biology are those listed for baccalaureate degrees with the exception that a non-biology lab course is required to fulfill the natural science lab requirement, and is already required for the major.
Major and Supporting Course Requirements*
* These requirements may include enough hours in chemistry for a chemistry minor. If an additional minor is desired, the total number of hours taken may exceed the 126 needed for graduation.
Requirements for Major in Biology - Health Professions Concentration
This concentration provides a solid foundation in biology and the flexibility to meet pre-requites for graduate and professional programs for a variety of health professions. Students who intend to pursue graduate and/or professional training in physical therapy, nursing, physicians assistant programs, occupational therapy and other similar programs will be well served in this concentration. (Please note that the biomedical concentration is recommended for pre-medical students) Students need to be aware of any specific requirements of particular graduate/professional programs that are not included in the health professions concentration so that they can work with their advisor to make arrangements for any additional courses as needed.
The core and distribution requirements for a major in biology are those listed for baccalaureate degrees with the exception that a non-biology lab course is required to fulfill the natural science lab requirement, and PSY100 General Psychology will be taken for the social science distribution requirement.
Major and Supporting Course Requirements
* These requirements may include enough units in chemistry for a chemistry minor. If an additional minor is desired, the total number of units taken may exceed the 126 needed for graduation.
Biology Elective Course Groupings
Group 1: BIO 220, 221, 219, 242, 260
Group 2: BIO 320, 321, 323, 340, 345, 346, 391; CHE 423 Biochemistry, PE 431 Kinesiology, PE 433 Physiology of Exercise
Group 3: BIO 324, 326, 327, 331, 335, 361
Requirements for Minor in Biology
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